Heartbreak for Foxrock Cabinteely

Foxrock Cabinteely 0-8 - 2-09 Donaghmoyne

It wasn't to be for back-to-back Leinster Champions, Foxrock/Cabinteely, as Donaghmoyne showed the kind of mettle that has now seen them put back to back All-Ireland titles together.

The south Dubliners made a nervy start in Donnycarney, and hit four early wides. Cora Courtney, with a fine solo effort, opened the scoring for the Monaghan champions inside a couple of minutes, and it set the tone for the afternoon.

Cathriona McConnell, with two, and Louise Kerley tacked on points to stretch their lead, before McConnell struck for a goal to put real breathing space between the sides as half-time approached

It took the Dublin Champions nearly twenty-five minutes to score, and by then, they were 1-7 behind. The final two scores of the half, via Anne Marie Murphy, and Amy Connolly, gave Foxrock hope, but their chances were dealt a severe blow early in the second-half.

We are proud of every one of these girls. 2016 Leinster & Dublin Champions and All Ireland Finalists. What a year. pic.twitter.com/FSXpSVVWiF